Develops the student’s knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiological concepts of altered health states and application of the nursing process to the care of adults. This course is a continuation of Nursing 2055 - Adult Illness Concepts I.

Develops the student’s understanding of biopsychosocial development across the lifespan and the nursing application of this knowledge across the continuum of care. Concepts of primary health care of the individual and family, diversity, health promotion, health protection and risk reduction, supportive and palliative care are integrated.

Develops the student’s understanding of holistic nursing practice with an emphasis on providing ethical nursing care, which is responsive to diverse needs of patients and families. The focus is on integrating personal and professional values and beliefs in relation to the roles and responsibilities of a professional nurse and as a contributing member of the inter-professional team.

Laboratory and clinical practice provides the student with the opportunity to build on previously learned knowledge and skills in order to work collaboratively with the patient/client experiencing altered health states in providing supportive care.

Provides the student with the opportunity to apply the nursing process in working with adults with altered health states. Students are expected to provide nursing care that supports clients as they progress towards self-management of their health and wellness. In addition to weekly clinical practice, students will complete an integrated two-week clinical practicum.

Develops the student’s knowledge and understanding of selected principles and therapies in pharmacology, nutrition and microbiology that affect health and wellness. The focus is on the role and responsibilities of the nurse related to drug classifications, actions, and delivery of medications; healthy diet and nutritional supplements; microbial cell biology and host responses to pathogens; and general issues for patient populations with medical conditions. A lab component offers students the opportunity to practise therapeutic skills to promote or restore health and/or to prevent disease in individuals.